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FM St e re o /AM PLL
Syn t h e size d Ra d io
No t e s o n la p t im e m e m o ry
Pre se t Tu n in g
You can preset 10 stations in FM (5 in FM1 and 5 in
FM2) and 5 stations in AM.
Be fo re Yo u Be g in
Ch a n g in g AM Ch a n n e l
St e p
The channel step of this unit is factory-set to 10
kHz. When needed, change the channel step before
listening to the radio.
• The lap time memory will store the last 5 lap times.
Earlier lap times are erased in progressive order.
• To display a stored the lap time, press the respective
PRESET/LAP MEMO button.
• To switch to the hour-minute-second display, press
TUNE/TIME SET +. To switch to the minute-second-
split second display, press TUNE/TIME SET –.
• To erase the lap time memory, press LAP/RESET,
and then START/STOP.
Tro u b le sh o o t in g Gu id e
Should any problem persist after you have made the
following checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Thank you for choosing the Sports Walkman radio!
It will give you many hours of reliable service and
listening pleasure. Before operating the radio, please
read these instructions thoroughly and retain them for
future reference.
Operating Instructions
Manual de Instrucciones
Pre se t t in g a st a t io n
Example: To set FM 90 MHz on FM2 onto Preset
button 2
All buttons except HOLD do not operate at all.
• “H” is displayed. Press the HOLD button so that
“H” disappears.
1 Press POWER.
2 Press BAND to select FM2.
3 Tune in to FM 90 MHz ( See “Manual Tuning”
or “Auto Station Scan Tuning”).
4 Hold down PRESET/LAP MEMO button 2 for
more than 2 seconds.
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Ch a n n e l st e p
10kHz
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North and South
American countries
Other countries
Very w eak or interrupted sound, or unsatisfactory
reception
Fe a t u re s
• FM stereo/ AM PLL (Phase Locked Loop)
Synthesized radio
• Up to 15 stations (10 for FM, 5 for AM) can be
preset for one-touch tuning.
• Auto Station Scan tuning for speedy locating of
stations
• Built-in digital clock and stopwatch
• Splash-resistant for all-weather use
• Countdown timer
• Hand strap and belt holder supplied
• MEGA BASS for dynamic bass sound
9kHz
•
Weak batteries
•
In a vehicle or in a building, listen near a window.
Use fu l Fu n ct io n s
1 Press POWER to turn off the power.
2 While holding down SCAN, keep pressing
BAND for more than 5 seconds.
Display is dim, or no indication is displayed.
The first beep will be followed by two beeps to
confirm the setting. The preset number “P2”
flashes and then remains in the display.
•
Weak batteries.
Fo r En h a n ce d Ba ss So u n d
Switch MEGA BASS to ON.
The MEGA BASS function intensifies the bass sound for
richer quality audio reproduction.
•
The unit is being used in extremely high or low
temperatures or in a place with excessive moisture.
The channel step appears in the display for a few
seconds.
To go back to the original channel step, repeat step
2.
N
The station cannot be received w hen a PRESET/LAP
MEMO(1 to 5) button is pressed.
To Pre ve n t Accid e n t a l Ch a n g e o f
t h e St a t io n Be in g Re ce ive d
— HOLD Fu n ct io n
Press HOLD.
“H” appears in the display to indicate all buttons are
locked.
•
•
You chose the wrong preset number.
The memory of the station has been erased. Preset the
station again.
No t e
• To preset another station, repeat these steps.
• To change the preset station, tune in to the desired
station and hold down PRESET/LAP MEMO (1 to 5).
The new station will replace the previous station on
the preset button.
• When the AM channel step is changed, the clock
time and the lap time will be kept but the preset
stations will be erased.
No t e s o n AM t u n in g st e p
The AM tuning step differs depending on areas.
The channel step is factory-set to 10 kHz.
Sound is not heard and “i” flashes in the display.
Weak batteries.
•
“H” disappears in
To cancel HOLD, press HOLD once.
the display.
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Ch a n n e l st e p
North and South
10kHz
To re ca ll a p re se t st a t io n
Se le ct in g t h e Mo d e
You can use this unit as a clock, radio, stopwatch
or timer.
HOLD
• If HOLD is on when you replace the batteries, it will
remain on after the batteries are replaced.
American countries
Sp e cifica t io n s
Time display:
1
2
3
4
Press POWER.
Other countries
9kHz
Adjust the volume using VOL.
Press BAND to select the band.
Press PRESET/LAP MEMO (1 to 5).
POWER
12-hour system
Frequency range
START/STOP
LAP/RESET
BAND
1 Press POWER.
2 Press MODE to select a function mode.
Each press changes the display as follows:
CLOCK
MODE
In st a llin g t h e Ba t t e rie s
(Se e Fig . A)
Frequency
FM : 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM : 530 – 1,710 kHz
Channel step
0.1 MHz
10 kHz
Usin g t h e Ha n d St ra p
(Se e Fig . C)
Usin g t h e Co u n t d o w n
Tim e r (On ly w h e n List e n in g
t o t h e Ra d io )
Radio frequency
Stopwatch
Countdown timer
FM : 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM : 531 – 1,710 kHz
0.05* MHz
9 kHz
TUNE/
TIME SET
+/–
Use only the supplied hand strap.
Attach the hand strap as shown in the illustration.
1 Remove the belt holder.
2 Slide and open the lid at the rear of the unit.
3 Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (not
supplied) with correct polarity.
* The frequency display is raised or lowered by steps
of 0.1 MHz. (Example: Frequency 88.05 MHz is
displayed as “88.0 MHz”).
PRESET/
LAP MEMO
1 to 5
SCAN
You can use the built-in countdown timer to turn
off the radio automatically after a preset duration.
Pre ca u t io n s
Output
Insert the batteries from the negative } terminal to
prevent a short-circuit, and in the order from 1 to
2 as shown in the illustration.
• When the power is off, the display switches between
the clock and the stopwatch.
2 jack (stereo minijack), load impedance 16 ohms
Pow er output
20 mW + 20 mW (at 10 % harmonic distortion)
Pow er requirements
•
Operate the unit only on 3 V DC with two R03 (size
AAA) batteries.
2
1 Press POWER to turn on the radio.
2 Press MODE to select the countdown timer.
•
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct
sunlight, moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Never leave the unit in a car parked in the sun.
Should anything fall into the unit, remove the batteries
and have the unit checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
3 V DC, two R03 (size AAA) batteries
Dimensions
The “TIMER” indication flashes and “2:00“
appears in the display.
Battery life
Using Sony R03 ( AAA) batteries
FM : Approx.
AM: Approx.
Pla yin g t h e Ra d io
VOL
•
(JEITA*)
Approx. 140.5 x 41 x 60.5 mm (w/ h/ d)
12 hours
17 hours
3 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to set the desired
1
5
1
(4 / 8 x 1 / 8 x 2 / 2 inches) incl. projecting parts and
controls
Ma n u a l Tu n in g
MEGA BASS
ON/OFF
countdown duration for the timer.
•
•
To clean the casing, use a soft cloth dampened with a
mild detergent solution.
In vehicles or buildings, radio reception may be
difficult or noisy. Try listening near a window.
1 Connect the headphones to the 2 (headphones)
jack.
2 Press POWER.
Mass
The countdown duration can be set from 1 minutes
to 2 hours, in 1-minute increments.
Belt
Holder
* Measured by JEITA (Japan Electronics and
Approx. 103 g (3.6 oz.) not incl. battery
Information Technology Industries Association)
standards. The actual battery life may vary
depending on the circumstance of the unit.
4 Press START/STOP.
The “RADIO ON” indication will appear in the
display.
The “TIMER” indication stops flashing and remains in
the display, and countdown starts. After the preset
countdown duration, the buzzer sounds and the radio
turns off.
No t e s o n He a d p h o n e s
Acce sso rie s Su p p lie d
Road safety
3 Adjust the volume using VOL.
4 Press BAND to select the band.
Each press changes the band as follows:
Wh e n t o re p la ce t h e b a t t e rie s
FM SENS
DX/LOCAL
Stereo headphones (1)
Belt holder (1)
Hand strap (1)
Do not use headphones while driving, cycling, or
operating any motorized vehicle. It may create a
traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas. It can also
be potentially dangerous to play your headphones at
high volume while walking, especially at pedestrian
crossings. You should exercise extreme caution or
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
When the batteries become weak, the sound may
become weak or distorted, and “i” will flash in the
display. After that, when the batteries are used up,
“i” will light and the power of the unit will be
turned off. If this happens, replace the batteries with
new ones. The unit will switch to the clock mode from
any other mode.
• To stop the buzzer, press LAP/RESET or POWER. The
buzzer will sound for 3 minutes if it is left on.
• To turn off the radio before the preset time, press
POWER.
FM1*
FM2*
AM
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
* FM1 and FM2 are differenciated only for Preset
tuning. For Manual or Auto Station Scan tuning
of FM stations, select either band.
• To switch to the other modes, press MODE.
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Preventing hearing damage
No t e
Avoid using headphones at high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous, loud and
extended play. If you experience a ringing in your
ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
5 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – to tune in to the
• The battery “i” indication in the display does not
show the remaining power of the battery.
desired station.
Usin g t h e St o p w a t ch
The stopwatch can time up to 99 hours 59 minutes
and 59.99 seconds, in 1/ 100-second increments.
• To see the current time while listening to the radio,
press CLOCK. The current time will appear for a few
seconds and then the display returns to the radio
frequency.
• To turn off the radio, press POWER.
• To improve the radio reception
FM :Extend the headphones cord which functions as
the FM antenna (See Fig. B-a).
AM:Rotate the unit horizontally for optimum
reception. A ferrite bar antenna is built-in the
unit (See Fig. B-b).
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No t e s o n b a t t e ry
• Insert the batteries with correct polarity.
• Do not mix new and used batteries.
• The batteries can not be charged
• Remove the batteries when the unit is not to be used
for a long time.
Caring for others
1 Press MODE to select the stopwatch.
The “STPW” indication will appear in the display.
2 Press START/STOP to start.
.
Keep the volume at a moderate level. This will allow
you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to
people around you.
The display shows the elapsed time.
• Should any battery leakage occur, wipe the battery
case well and install new batteries.
3 Press START/STOP to stop.
Wa rn in g
If there is lightning when you are using the unit, take
off the headphones immediately.
• To reset to zero, press LAP/RESET when the
stopwatch is in the stop status.
• The stopwatch comes with two display modes. To
switch to the hour-minute-second display, press
TUNE/TIME SET +. To switch to the minute-second-
split second display, press TUNE/TIME SET –.
2
R03 (AAA) x 2
•
Set FM SENS to LOCAL if interference is prevalent
and reception is too strong. Under normal
conditions, set it to DX.
Se t t in g t h e Clo ck
The display will flash “12:00” when the batteries
are first inserted.
Do n o t Im m e rse in Wa t e r
This product is designed to be splash-resistant, but
should not be immersed in water or come in
continuous contact with water.
• Before installing the battery, be sure to wipe off
drops of water on the unit.
• The supplied headphones are not meant to be
immersed
in water or come in continuous contact with water.
If they get wet, dry them with a soft cloth.
Never use an electric hair dryer while wearing the
headphones.
1
FM SENS
DX
LOCAL
1 Hold down CLOCK for more than 2 seconds.
The hour flashes in the display.
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Au t o St a t io n Sca n Tu n in g
The Auto Station Scan function locates stations and
automatically tunes in to them.
• To switch to the other modes during counting, press
MODE.
• To listen to the radio while the stopwatch is running,
press POWER. The display will switch to the radio
frequency for a few seconds.
B
1 Press POWER.
a
2 Press TUNE/TIME SET + or – until the correct
The “RADIO ON” indication will appear in the
display.
hour appears in the display.
No t e s o n t h e Clo ck
Each press changes the digit(s) by one.
When you keep the button pressed, the digit(s)
change rapidly.
2 Adjust the volume using VOL.
3 Press BAND to select the band.
4 Press SCAN.
• The clock’s digital display may become dim when
exposed to heat. It will recover when the
temperature returns to normal.
• When exposed to excessively high or low
temperature (for example, in a car), the flashing of
digits on the clock’s display may become slower.
• In a poorly lit place, the clock’s display may become
dim.
• Do not put the unit where its clock controls may be
depressed accidentally.
• Do not leave the clock in temperatures below 0˚C or
over 40˚C which may cause it to malfunction.
La p Tim e Fu n ct io n
Press LAP/RESET while the stopwatch is running.
b
3 Press CLOCK.
Scanning will start upward from the current
frequency. The “SCAN” indication flashes in the
display during scanning. When a station is
received, the “SCAN” indication stops flashing
and remains in the display for a few seconds. After
a few seconds, the radio will scan for another
station.
The“LAP” indication will flash, and the current lap
time will appear in the display for a few seconds.
The minute starts to flash.
The lap times are stored automatically onto PRESET/
LAP MEMO 1 to 5.
LAP/RESET
LAP/RESET
LAP/RESET
LAP/RESET
LAP
LAP
1
5
LAP
LAP
2
4
LAP
3
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the minute. After
setting the minute, press CLOCK again. The clock
starts from 0 seconds.
C
LAP/RESET
• When you have located a station and wish to stop
Auto Station Scan, press SCAN once. The “SCAN”
indication disappears.
• To cancel the Auto Station Scan, press SCAN or
TUNE + or –.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• 12-hour system: “AM 12:00” = midnight
“PM 12:00” = noon
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